Report of book presentation November 23

21th century Christian fundamentalism

The presentation of this book: ‘49:49′; The Emperor’s old Rags. Erasing history and repairing the past A bitter anecdote from the beginning of my long speech 1). Yes, misogyny is very old and was and is very widespread. A week after this book presentation, ISIS-like groups rose to seize power in Syria again. In an… Continue reading Report of book presentation November 23

23 november

Front page

Zaterdag 23 november is de presentatie van mijn nieuwe boek ‘49:49, The Emperor’s rags’ en van schilderijen van mijn hand. Met name een portret van de vrouw aan wie ik het boek opdraag: Dorothy Milne Murdock (1960-2015). Uit de beide conceptteksten hieronder kunt u opmaken wat de insteek is van dit boek. Intekenen op aanschaf… Continue reading 23 november

Sunset at EAZ and fighting Misogyny

Sunset Egmond at Sea (Egmond Aan Zee)

Egmond aan Zee is a lovely seaside resort on the North Sea coast. I was there for a short (working) holiday. I wrote and walked more than I painted, but I did start this painting. Back home while finishing it, suddenly a link with the scandal of the Olympic Games urged itself on me. When… Continue reading Sunset at EAZ and fighting Misogyny

Silly threats to intimidate dissidents (3)

Provocative praying

Mayors of Amsterdam As promised in part 1 of this miniseries, this 3rd and final part is about mayors of the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam. (Link to part 2).)Especially about the men and one woman who were appointed after the Second World War. The emphasis is on those of the 21st century.Yes, mayors in… Continue reading Silly threats to intimidate dissidents (3)

Silly threats to intimidate dissidents (2)

How does the council of Amsterdam operate?

As promised last sunday here the first follow up of the blogpost about a ridiculous Islamophilia show staged in the city council of the Dutch capital Amsterdam. This is the translation of the open letter I wrote to that council, from which they could draw for their indictment of me!Some 4400 words: quotes from my books and other… Continue reading Silly threats to intimidate dissidents (2)

Silly threats to intimidate dissidents (1)

Provocative praying

Seven and a half years ago, a ridiculous Islamophilia show was staged in the city council of the Dutch capital Amsterdam. Since then, the trouble has only increased further, not only in Amsterdam, but throughout the Netherlands. One of the main characters in that show became defense minister 1), another became a member of parliament.… Continue reading Silly threats to intimidate dissidents (1)